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A cluster ion chemistry for the mesospheric sodium layerA cluster ion chemistry for sodium is developed which relates the Na(+) profile to the Na profile using reactions involving Na(+).N2, Na(+).CO2, and Na(+).H2O. Removal of sodium from the mesosphere is accomplished by the formation of higher order clusters of the form Na(+).(H2O)n which presumably precipitate to the lower atmosphere. This sink is most effective in the 80-85 km altitude range. The chemical equilibrium model is applied to experimental observations of the Na and Na(+) layers.
Document ID
19790057669
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Richter, E. S.
(Illinois Univ. Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States)
Sechrist, C. F., Jr.
(Illinois, University Urbana, Ill., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: Journal of Atmospheric and Terrestrial Physics
Volume: 41
Subject Category
Geophysics
Accession Number
79A41682
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-14-005-181
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF ATM-77-00933
Distribution Limits
Public
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